Guest guest Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 infoTo: newsSubject: The Voice - MFA's e-Newsletter 1.24.08Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:47:56 -0500 Click here if you are having trouble viewing this email. Meet Heather Patrick - MFA's New Chicago Campaign Director Mercy For Animals is proud to introduce our new Chicago Campaign Director: Heather Patrick. Active in the animal advocacy and vegan community for more than ten years, Heather is a compassionate, experienced, and committed friend to animals. A graduate of Connecticut College, where she was cum laude and on the Dean's list, Heather founded and served as President of the campus organization, Students Educating for Animal Liberation, from 1998 to 2002. During her four years as the organization's leader, Heather worked with television and print media, organized major events, and oversaw participating members. Heather has also witnessed, documented, and exposed cruelty to farmed animals through investigative work at stockyards and slaughterhouses. As an intern at numerous farmed animal sanctuaries, Heather assisted with medical care, recovery, and rehabilitation of cows, pigs, and chickens. Heather's personal interaction with rescued farmed animals has strengthened her understanding, appreciation, and commitment to protecting these often overlooked creatures. As MFA's Chicago Campaign Director, Heather will work closely with members, activists, news media, educators, and businesses in the Windy City to further MFA's mission. Heather's passion, drive, and kindness make her a welcome addition to MFA. Click here to email Heather. Love Is in the Air: MFA's Vegetarian Valentine's Party! Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening at Mercy For Animals' fabulous 3rd Annual Vegetarian Valentine's Party. Held at the beautiful Framing Mode art gallery in Chicago's South Loop, the cruelty-free benefit will support MFA's crucial work on behalf of animals. Enjoy: Complimentary spirits Delicious vegan hors d'oeuvres & sweets Fabulous cruelty-free silent auction Goodie bags Best Dressed in Red Contest DJs spinning dance beats & more! Saturday, February 9th Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Location: Framing Mode & Gallery, 1526 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60605 Price: Donation of $20 in advance or $25 at the door on night of event Click here to RSVP. Undercover Video Reveals Tyson Workers Abusing Birds Newly released investigative footage from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals at Tyson slaughterhouses in Georgia and Tennessee has exposed sickening cruelty to animals. Supervisors at both facilities either were directly involved in the abuse or were made aware of it by the investigator-but they did not stop it. In addition to cuts and broken limbs of the sort suffered by live chickens at nearly every slaughterhouse in the country, the investigator documented the following abuses at the Georgia and Tennessee Tyson facilities: One worker admitting that he broke a chicken's back by beating the bird against a rail, a back-up killer stabbing birds in the neck with knives, and several birds hung from shackles by their necks instead of by their legs. A supervisor stating it was acceptable to rip the heads off live birds who had been improperly shackled by the head. Workers violently throwing birds at the shackles. Birds dying when their heads and legs became trapped under a door at the end of the conveyor belt that transported live birds to be hung. The killing-machine blade often cutting birds' bodies instead of their throats. Although aware of this problem, a supervisor offered no solution, instead blaming the problem on the "nature of the machine." Thankfully, consumers of conscience can take a stand against this blatant abuse by replacing poultry products with delicious, meat-free alternatives. Click here to watch footage from this undercover investigation. Article: Eating As If the Climate Mattered AlterNet January 23, 2008 Excerpt: Last November, United Nations environmental researchers released a report that everyone who cares about the environment should review. Called "Livestock's Long Shadow," this 408-page thoroughly researched scientific report indicts the consumption of chickens, pigs, and other meats, concluding that the meat industry is "one of the ... most significant contributors to the most serious environmental problems, at every scale from local to global" and that eating meat contributes to "problems of land degradation, climate change and air pollution, water shortage and water pollution, and loss of biodiversity." Click here to read the entire article. MFA Exposes Shoppers to the Hidden Cost of Fur: Torture Donning blind folds and "blood"-soaked fur coats affixed with oversized bright yellow price tags proclaiming "Furs Hidden Cost: Torture," members of Mercy For Animals recently hit the streets of downtown Chicago - the nation's second largest fur market - to urge shoppers to boycott the cruel fur trade. The blindfolded activists were backed by a banner featuring a skinned fox, a victim of the violent fur industry, with the tagline "Open Your Eyes to the Hidden Cost of Fur: Animal Cruelty." News coverage of the demonstration reached countless Chicago residents with the chilling reality that animals are gassed, trapped, clubbed, electrocuted, have their necks broken, and are skinned alive in the production of fur and fur-trimmed garments. Click here to watch a video review of the protest. In the Vegan Kitchen: Tofu & Vegetable Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce 1 cup brown rice, cooked or 1 cup quinoa, cooked 1 pound firm tofu, cut into cubes 2 tsp of olive oil 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 carrot, chopped 1+ cup green beans, with ends cut 1 clove garlic, minced or crushed half an inch piece of fresh ginger, minced 3 or 4 TBSP peanut butter 5 TBSP water 2 tsp. lemon juice 2 TBSP soy sauce or tamari 2 TBSP soy milk Pan-fry the tofu in a non-stick skillet pan until the tofu is lightly browned. You may add a teaspoon of oil, or you can just pan fry with no oil in a non-stick pan. Remove from wok/pan. Heat 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil in the wok and stir-fry the onion, carrots, and beans for 4 minutes or so - until the beans start turning a bright green and the onions become translucent. While this is cooking (or even beforehand), add a small amount of oil in a separate pan and add the ginger and garlic. Cook for a minute or two, then stir in the peanut butter and then the water. Stir until smooth. Add the lemon juice, tamari/soy sauce, soy milk, and stir well. Return the tofu to the wok, and stir in the peanut butter sauce. Mix well and serve on top of the rice. Click here to watch a mouth-watering cooking demonstration of this recipe. Click here to browse hundreds of other delicious vegan recipes. MFA's January Calendar of Action Whether you are a veteran activist or you are completely new to the animal protection movement and have never attended an event, the animals desperately need you to speak-up on their behalf. All MFA events are open to the public and everyone is encouraged to participate. Chicago Events: Northwestern University Leafleting - Friday, January 25 Chicago Vegan Potluck and MFA Meet-Up - Saturday, January 26 "Why Vegetarian" Rush Hour Leafleting - Monday, January 28 Animal Rights Leafleting - Loyola University - Friday, February 1 Chicago KFC Demonstration - Saturday, February 2 Mercy For Animals' 3rd Annual Vegetarian Valentine's Party - Saturday, February 9 Evanston Eco Fair - Sunday, February 10 Asheville Events: Free Screening of Peaceable Kingdom at MFA's Movie 'N Munchies Nite - Monday, January 28 KFC Protest in Asheville - Saturday, February 9 Leafletting at Asheville Symphony Performance - Saturday, February 16 Ohio Events: Free Vegan Dinner and Why I'm Vegan Presentation on OSU Campus in Columbus - Monday, January 28 Columbus Gallery Hop Vegan Advocacy Event - Saturday, February 2 New Volunteer Orientation in Columbus - Saturday, February 2 Protest the Ohio Pork Council's Legislative Reception in Columbus - Tuesday, February 5 Protest Pork Industry Cruelty at the Pork Congress in Columbus - Tuesday, February 5 Cleveland Free Screening of Award-Winning Documentary The Witness - Wednesday, February 6 Vegetarian Advocacy and Vegan Bake Sale Event in Columbus - Sunday, February 10 Leaflet at the Linkin Park Concert in Columbus - Friday, February 15 Cleveland Free Screening of Award-Winning Documentary Peaceable Kingdom - Tuesday, February 26 Free Vegan Dinner and The Trials of a Humane Vet Tech Lecture - Tuesday, February 26 Columbus Free Vegetarian Dinner and Finding Sanctuary Lecture - Wednesday, February 27 Cleveland Free Vegan Dinner and Finding Sanctuary Presentation - Thursday, February 28 Cleveland Free Screening of the Documentary Mad Cowboy - Saturday, March 22 Dayton Free Vegan Dinner & Giving Farmed Animals a New Lease on Life: How You Can Help Lecture by HSUS's Paul Shapiro - Tuesday, March 25 Columbus Free Vegan Dinner & Giving Farmed Animals a New Lease on Life: How You Can Help Lecture by HSUS's Paul Shapiro - Wednesday, March 26 Cleveland Free Vegan Dinner & Giving Farmed Animals a New Lease on Life: How You Can Help Lecture by HSUS's Paul Shapiro - Thursday, March 27 January 24, 2008 Mercy For Animals is a 501©(3) non-profit animal advocacy organization that believes non-human animals are irreplaceable individuals who have morally significant interests and hence rights, including the right to live and not be caused suffering. MFA is dedicated to promoting nonviolence towards all sentient beings through public education campaigns, demonstrations, and open rescues. MercyForAnimals.orgChooseVeg.comRodeoAbuse.comEggCruelty.comVegOhio.comVegIllinois.com Get Active Click here to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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